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Dyven Family History

Dyven Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Diven, Leven, Davern, Dove, Hyden, Raven, Dyer, Dyke, Aven, Dolen

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Where is the Dyven family from?

You can see how Dyven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyven family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dyven family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dyven's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dyven families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dyven ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dyven ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Dyven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyven census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Dyven. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Dyven. For the veterans among your Dyven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyven lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1998, in the United States, Dyven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dyven in 1992 was 92, and 86 in 1998.

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